Globally renowned for raising the bar on innovative food and beverage-focused experiences at sea, Celebrity Cruises is excited to announce a new partnership with Australia’s leading craft distillery, Four Pillars Gin, serving up a range of exclusive experiences for guests on board Celebrity Eclipse this 2022-23 season.
Celebrity Cruises will be the first cruise line to offer custom-curated Four Pillars cocktails at sea, with four craft gin cocktails available throughout the entire 2022-23 season at ten bars onboard Celebrity Eclipse. Guests will be able to gaze out at the glistening Pacific Ocean while sipping their favourite gin cocktails with botanicals from the very regions they’re visiting. The gins include Four Pillars’ award-winning Rare Dry, Fresh Yuzu, Bloody Shiraz and Navy Strength.
Offering the ultimate destination-inspired holiday, travellers on the five-night sailing to Tasmania, departing Sydney on 10 March 2023, will be hosted by Four Pillars Senior Brand Ambassador, Wes Baimbridge, marking Celebrity Cruises’ first ever gin-focused sailing. Pairing two award-winning trailblazers in the food and drinks space, culinary-curious travellers will have the opportunity to refine their palate with exclusive gin tasting and food pairing experiences.
Celebrity Cruises Vice President and Managing Director of Australia and APAC, Tim Jones, said, “This partnership comes at a really exciting time for the brand, as we celebrate the upcoming debut of Celebrity Eclipse and the return of Celebrity Cruises to local waters. We’ve been patiently waiting 930 days for this moment and we’re putting it all on the table with incredible new experiences like this collaboration with Four Pillars, enhancing the guest experience even further. Together, we will help guests ‘Journey WonderFULL’ as we serve up bespoke drinks as exciting as the diverse destinations we’re visiting.”
Celebrity Cruises Director of Beverage Operations, Daniele Salamone, added, “Our onboard
mixologists, along with our top culinary talent in the kitchens, are passionate about delivering unparalleled experiences. This partnership will elevate our already stellar offering for international and local guests alike, complemented by our menus designed by chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants, and dishes made fresh daily – from scratch – right on board.”
Four Pillars Gin Co-Founder, Stuart Gregor, said, “With cruising back on the agenda, we are thrilled to be partnering with Celebrity Cruises. It is an exciting time for us at Four Pillars with the world opening up again and can think of nothing better than a gin in hand while sailing down the coast of Australia.”
Showcasing the finest of each destination guests will visit, highlights of the Celebrity Eclipse five-night gin-centric itinerary includes:
- Sail Away Party with Four Pillars, featuring a complimentary gin cocktail to celebrate the start of the sailing, plus more surprises.
- Intimate Q&As with Wes Baimbridge, Four Pillars Senior Brand Ambassador, to discover the story behind the brand and crafting of Four Pillars’ award-winning gins.
- Series of exclusive events throughout the sailing including gin tasting sessions to learn the essentials of food and gin pairing; gin and oyster flights; exclusive gin appreciation and pairing dinner; and hands-on cocktail masterclasses.
This sailing is one of 17 itineraries available to book onboard the award-winning Celebrity Eclipse, which will debut in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific on 22 October 2022. Travellers can look forward to a range of 3- to 13-night itineraries, where they will be immersed in the cosmopolitan cities, world-class beaches and exotic wildlife of the region. With departures from both Sydney and Auckland, guests of Celebrity Eclipse will experience new onboard and shore-side experiences that focus on luxury and relaxation, destination immersion, and culinary exploration.
Boasting 21 world-class restaurants and bars, stylish accommodations, an exclusive resort-within-a-resort area for suite guests at The Retreat®, plus an array of indulgent treatments at The Spa, Celebrity Eclipse exudes relaxed luxury. For guests looking to relax outdoors, Celebrity Eclipse is one of the only ships in the world that features a ½ acre of real lawn grass; The Lawn Club is the perfect spot to enjoy endless ocean views, catch some sun, play outdoor games or even watch a live jazz concert.
And, because holidays should be effortless from the start, guests can choose to have Wi-Fi, drinks and service charges All IncludedSM, simplifying the luxury holiday experience.
For more information on Celebrity Cruises’ new sailings, contact your professional travel advisor.
